Media & PR · Podcast Outreach

Put the right expert in the right podcast conversation.

We assess expertise, the proposed topic and relevant shows before scoping outreach.

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FitShow audience and relevant expertise
PitchA specific conversation worth hosting
PrepareBiography, topics and interview materials
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Service delivery

Why would this show’s audience want the conversation?

We assess expertise, the proposed topic and relevant shows before scoping outreach.

Review
Why would this show’s audience want the conversation?

A book launch alone is not an interview topic. The pitch should identify the useful discussion the guest can bring to that particular audience.

PitchA specific conversation worth hosting
PrepareBiography, topics and interview materials
TrackOutreach and confirmed bookings separated
Stonebridge delivery path

Podcast outreach

Why would this podcast’s listeners want the conversation?

Podcast OutreachScope stays evidence-led
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Define listener value

Define the topic, audience, and interview value

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Research relevant shows

Build a targeted podcast outreach list

03
Prepare the guest pitch

Prepare pitch language, guest profile, and talking points

04
Coordinate and follow up

Coordinate outreach and interview preparation

The sequence is illustrative of the review framework. The written engagement confirms the actual scope.

Where the work needs clarity

Why would this show’s audience want the conversation?

We assess expertise, the proposed topic and relevant shows before scoping outreach.

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15,000+

podcasts researched and pitched

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90%

pitch-to-interview conversion rate

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5,000,000

average combined audience reach

Podcast Outreach review

Why would this podcast’s listeners want the conversation?

Podcast outreach works from audience fit and a useful conversation topic. Stonebridge connects show research, the guest profile and pitch preparation so the proposed interview has more substance than a promotional biography.

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Which listeners should hear this?

Match the subject’s experience to the show’s audience and recurring themes.

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What can the guest discuss?

Develop topics and talking points that support a conversation rather than a sales presentation.

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Is the guest ready to participate?

Review the biography, availability and interview preparation needed when a host responds.

Our Book Portfolio

From manuscript to market, built around the book.

Explore the book collection. Each title identifies the publishing, editorial or marketing work delivered.

3× Bestseller
Seeds and Trees cover

Publishing & Marketing

Seeds and Trees

Brandon Walden

Children’s picture book

B.R.A.G. Medallion
Tōru: Wayfarer Returns cover

Development & Publishing

Tōru: Wayfarer Returns

Stephanie R. Sorensen

History

Global Book Awards Gold
The Business Case for AI cover

Publishing & Marketing

The Business Case for AI

Kavita Ganesan

Business

New York Times & USA TODAY Bestseller
Rewind It Back cover

Development, Publishing & Marketing

Rewind It Back

Liz Tomforde

Romance

Then You Happened cover

Publishing & Marketing

Then You Happened

K. Bromberg

Romance

Text Prize Winner
It Sounded Better in My Head cover

Publishing & Marketing

It Sounded Better in My Head

Nina Kenwood

Young Adult / Contemporary

Sell Your Crafts Online cover

Publishing & Marketing

Sell Your Crafts Online

James Dillehay

Business

How To: $10M cover

Publishing & Marketing

How To: $10M

William Brown

Business

Available deliverables

Podcast Outreach: the work to scope.

The full engagement is scoped after the initial review; these items are not all included in the free audit. Read the full service scope.

Podcast target list

Guest pitch

Talking points

Bio and topic sheet

Interview preparation

Follow-up amplification plan

Podcast Outreach workflow

From listener fit to interview preparation.

Define the topic, audience, and interview value. The next stages follow the agreed service scope.

01

Define listener value

Define the topic, audience, and interview value

02

Research relevant shows

Build a targeted podcast outreach list

03

Prepare the guest pitch

Prepare pitch language, guest profile, and talking points

04

Coordinate and follow up

Coordinate outreach and interview preparation. Support follow-up use of interview clips and links.

Scope assurance

Podcast Outreach: responsibilities and limits.

Outreach and interview preparation can be scoped and documented. Hosts control invitations, scheduling and editorial choices; sending a pitch does not guarantee a booking.

  • Podcast target list
  • Guest pitch
  • Talking points
Project fit

Is this the right stage for podcast outreach?

Why would this podcast’s listeners want the conversation?

Strong fit

  • ✓ A guest with relevant experience and topics they can discuss in depth
  • ✓ Availability for interview preparation and scheduling

Not a fit

  • × A requirement that hosts accept every pitch
  • × A guest who can offer only a product advertisement rather than a conversation
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How do you decide which podcasts are a good fit for me?

Stonebridge looks at the subject, expertise, book or company, target audience, interview style, and what the client wants the appearance to achieve. A smaller podcast with the exact right listeners can be more valuable than a larger show with no connection to the topic. We match the guest to relevant audiences and then develop the interview angles, supporting information, and talking points required for outreach.

Is a large podcast audience more important than having the right audience?

No. Audience size matters, but fit matters just as much. Stonebridge would rather place an author, expert, or founder in front of listeners who genuinely care about the subject than chase a large but unrelated audience simply for the number. The right podcast can create stronger credibility, better conversations, more useful content, and more relevant referral traffic. Campaigns can combine larger shows with specialized programs when that supports the objective.

Do I need previous interview experience before appearing on podcasts?

No. Stonebridge can prepare first-time guests for podcast appearances. We help organize the story, key talking points, likely questions, examples, and the message the client should leave with the audience. The goal is not to memorize a script. It is to make sure the guest can answer naturally, explain the subject clearly, and use the interview opportunity well.

What information or materials are sent to podcast hosts when I am pitched?

Depending on the campaign, Stonebridge may prepare the guest biography, topic ideas, book or company information, relevant credentials, previous media, suggested questions, photographs, links, and the reason the guest is relevant to that particular audience. The pitch is tailored around the show rather than sending the same generic message everywhere. A good podcast pitch should make it easy for the host to understand the value of the conversation.

How long does podcast outreach and booking usually take?

The timeline depends on the number and level of shows being targeted, the guest's subject, host schedules, production calendars, and the client's availability. Some podcasts can schedule quickly, while others book weeks or months ahead. Stonebridge confirms the expected outreach and booking schedule after the campaign scope is defined. For a named podcast, availability and approval are checked before treating that specific opportunity as confirmed.

How can podcast appearances be reused for marketing, search visibility, and public authority afterward?

A podcast should not disappear after the episode is published. Stonebridge can use the appearance as a credibility asset across the client's website, media kit, social channels, authority pages, future media pitches, book marketing, and public profiles. Clips, quotations, episode links, and the host's description can support continued visibility. Where the appearance is relevant and independently published, it can also strengthen the broader public record around the client.

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